Dental Assistant II - Prosthodontics

Under general or direct supervision, per Iowa Dental Board rules, performs chairside duties in assistance and carries out all function which a dental assistant is legally certified to perform as delegated by the resident or faculty dentist. Performs responsibilities in an environment that includes faculty, grad and dental students.
• Chairside assisting, prosthodontics, general dentistry, periodontics, oral surgery.
• Make radiographs.
• Assist in lab duties, make alginate impressions, custom trays, record bases, and bleaching trays.
• Set up clinical trays for faculty and residents.
• Instruct residents on material use.
• Inventory control.
• Maintain asepsis control.
• Work under OSHA standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Dental Assistant II – GC25 (Merit)
College of Dentistry – Prosthodontics
Salary: $35,328.96
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm – May require occasional overtime.

An advanced starting salary may be possible based on exceptional qualifications.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Successful completion of an ADAA dental assistance program or two years of chairside assistant experience assisting in four-handed method of dentistry.
2. Must have a current certificate of registration to practice as a dental assistant issued by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners.
3. Must possess current Iowa certificate of proficiency in dental radiography.

Applicants must have the following, by time of appointment:

1. Successful completion of ADAA-accredited dental assistant program or 24 full-time months chairside dental assisting experience in four-handed dental practice.
2. Must have a current certificate of registration to practice as a dental assistant issued by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners.
3. Must possess current Iowa certificate of proficiency in dental radiography.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Prosthodontic experience;
2. Surgical Implant experience;
3. experience with Elderly and Medically Compromised Patients; and
4. computer experience with dental office software.

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a resume (and mark as “Relevant File”) to their submission.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Job opening are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://uiowa.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/dental-assistant-ii-prosthodontics-11578

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.